Can-Am Pulse specifications
Can-Am · Electric
Can-Am’s Pulse is an electric roadster with a 47 hp peak motor and clutchless direct drive. Its listed seat height is 30.86 inches, compared with the taller Origin’s 34 inches. Base MSRP is $10,999. Published city-range figures need the stated test conditions when planning a trip.
Can-Am Pulse
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 |
| Class | Electric |
| Engine | Rotax E-Power liquid-cooled electric motor, 47 hp peak |
| Transmission | Clutchless direct drive |
| Front suspension | KYB 41 mm inverted fork |
| Front suspension travel | 5.5 in |
| Rear suspension | SACHS twin-tube coil-over shock with preload adjustment |
| Rear suspension travel | 5.5 in |
| Front brake | J.Juan 2-piston floating caliper, 320 mm disc |
| Rear brake | J.Juan 1-piston floating caliper, 240 mm disc |
| Front tire | Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300 110/70 R17 |
| Rear tire | Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300 150/60 R17 |
| Seat height | 30.86 in |
| Wheelbase | 55.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in |
| Peak / continuous power | 47 hp / 27 hp |
| Peak torque | 53 lb-ft from 0 to 4,600 rpm |
| Dry weight | 390 lb |
| Length x width x height | 79.9x37.3x46.1 in |
| Display | 10.25 in touchscreen with BRP Connect and Apple CarPlay |
| Regeneration | Active and passive regen, with reverse function |
| Starting MSRP | $10,999 |
The Pulse uses a direct electric drive rather than a manual clutch and multi-speed motorcycle gearbox. Its battery range needs a driving-cycle label: a city-range figure cannot establish how far the bike will travel at sustained highway speed. Match the charging connection and available charger to the motorcycle before planning a commute.
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The Pulse is Can-Am's electric roadster, sized like a naked middleweight but limited to 80 mph. Rider says it is ideal for cruising around town and short commutes but that highway speeds drain the battery, and Can-Am asks $10,999.
Rider Magazine says with a 390-lb curb weight, a 55.6-inch wheelbase and a 30.9-inch seat the Pulse is sized like a naked middleweight, like a Yamaha MT-07 or Kawasaki Z650.
The report says the suspension leans toward comfortable rather than sporty, absorbing bumps on highways and canyon roads, that once the regen settings are dialled in you can almost ride the Pulse without touching the front brake lever, saving pad wear on a single J.Juan two-piston caliper, and that the Pulse is ideal for cruising around town and short-hop commuting.
But highway speeds drain the battery and top speed is limited to 80 mph.
Motorcycle News says that in comparison with rivals Can-Am have balanced overall performance, spec and price pretty well, at the lower end of premium electric bike pricing, with ride and equipment as good as anything, and that the rear brake is fine for fine control around town but lacks outright power with a numb feel.
What that means for range
Speed is what spends the battery on an electric motorcycle, and Rider's statement about highway drain means the Pulse is a city and suburban bike. The 80 mph limit is a design choice, not a fault, and it keeps the machine efficient and its price down. At $10,999 the Pulse is $500 less than the Origin at $11,499, and it weighs 390 lb curb against the Yamaha MT-07's 403 lb wet.
Checks before you buy
Sit on it to judge the reach to the bars and the ground. Compare it with a petrol MT-07 on price and range.
Who it suits
The Pulse suits a commuter with a short trip, a place to charge and no need for highway speeds. A rider who wants to travel further should look at a petrol middleweight.
Running costs and charging
An electric roadster has no oil or spark plugs to change. The parts that wear are tires, brake pads and the belt or chain. Regen braking reduces brake wear, as Rider notes. Charging costs depend on local electricity prices. The battery is the costly part, so compare its warranty with rivals. A used Pulse should come with a record of how it was charged. Ask whether firmware updates are done by the dealer.
Pulse against the Origin and MT-07.
Can-Am's Origin is the electric dual-sport, and Rider compares the Pulse's size with Yamaha's MT-07.
- 2026 Can-Am Pulse recalls
- The 2 NHTSA campaigns also cover the ORIGIN , whose page lists them.
2026 Can-Am Pulse questions
How fast is the Can-Am Pulse?
Rider says top speed is limited to 80 mph, and that highway speeds drain the battery. So it is best for town and short commutes.
How heavy is the Can-Am Pulse?
Rider quotes a 390-lb curb weight and a 55.6-inch wheelbase, sized like a naked middleweight such as the Yamaha MT-07.
Can the Pulse be ridden without the front brake?
Rider says once the regen combination feels right you can almost ride it without touching the front brake lever, saving pad wear.